A 10-metre humpback whale that became stranded on a sandbank off Port Kennedy beach in Western Australia died overnight.
Why it mattersBeach access is now restricted as the carcass must be safely removed. The incident highlights risks to marine life and ongoing risks to swimmers in the area.
AustraliaPort Kennedy Beach remains closed until further notice. A shark alert is in place. Local residents and visitors are warned to stay away from the area.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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